Entry Level Police Officer

Rockford Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• rpdwantsyou.com

Email:

• recruiter@rockfordil.gov

Application Deadline:

• 03/31/26

Salary:

• Starting: $70,958 - $96,919

Sworn:

• 302

Population:

• 150,000

Position Details

This is a listing for the position of a sworn police officer.

The City of Rockford is looking for individuals who represent the diversity in thought and experiences, which are shared by our citizens. Candidates must have strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Candidates should possess good interpersonal skills, common sense and have the ability to problem solve.

Job Description:

A comprehensive list of a police officer's duties is not possible, but officers working within the Rockford Police Department perform some of the following functions:

• Handle (emergency and non-emergency) calls for service received by our Communications Center.
• Investigate and determine what type or if crimes have occurred.
• Make sound decisions using, knowledge, training and experience.
• Positively interact with the public.
• Problem solve complex community issues and look for innovative solutions to reduce repeat calls for service.
• Properly enforce Federal, State and Municipal laws. 

All testing is completed in person.

Application can be found online and all testing information at:

RPDWANTSYOU.COM

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